Lincoln City. Small squad brings big opportunities.

This last couple of games has brought considerable relief from the tensions of trying to escape league two in the right direction. City demolished Grimsby Town without putting them to the sword as did Forest Green Rovers last night. The Imps played well within themselves on Saturday though whatever some of their supporters might think and FGR did not have the local element to contend with like City.

Last night brought a different feel, City coasting right from the start as was evident from the commentary I listened to on BBC Radio Lincolnshire. If ever we got the impression that Steve Thompsons contributions were effectively the longest job application in history those views seem more like a very educated fans appraisal now and according to him the Imps looked every bit the finished article.

We mustn’t let Danny and Nicky Cowley hear that of course. The day the City squad is complete and cannot be improved upon is the day they walk out of the door so lets be careful what we wish for.

In any event a much sterner test awaits on Saturday evening when the Imps must overcome Bury. Or must they? The Imps are sitting pretty at the top with a handsome cushion, particularly over fourth place. I don’t know about you but I’m still of the opinion that promotion to league one is the overriding objective but you’ve got to admit and yes I know it’s still January but you have to say after the last two games City are looking potential champions elect. Who else has shown the consistency City have and who has a better squad?

Well, you might say others have got bigger squads and whilst they may not be as talented individually size does occasionally matter. To that I’d say every one of City’s roster must feel to a greater or lesser extent, they all have the prospect of game time.

We were discussing the inclusion of Danny Rowe to the Imps number in the garden at the Eagle on Saturday. The younger element of our group were a little underwhelmed at the capture not due to any lack of ability but in terms of fitness. Rowe’s performances at Sincil Bank and at Yeovil last night will surely have quelled any doubts there and you only have to look at Neal Eardley to see what effect the medical team and management can do with a previous crock to put it crudely. I’m assuming the intention is to sign Rowe permanently come summer and the difficulty there as far as I can see is if he continues in the same mercurial vein bigger fish may take note.

Still, there are worse problems than having wealthier clubs coveting our players don’t you think?